Process Essay On How Mice Enter Home

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A lot of animals go looking for shelter when the cold weather hits. As the temperature steadily decreases, some can find a comfortable shelter outdoors, but there are others, like mice, who decide to invade homes and call it their own. These small creatures may be cute, but they are still a pest that people do not welcome into their homes. Luckily, there are a few things homeowner can do in order to stop these uninvited guests from entering their homes.

To avoid needing mice removal in Rochester NH, here are some of the ways you can prepare your home for the cold weather.

Eliminate entry points: Think about how mice enter homes. More often than not, they come in through cracks and holes at random locations. You want to check around your home and seal these areas so there is no access to your home. If you …show more content…

If you have a pet, then you home is probably going to be a target, as your pet's food likely easy for mice to access. To keep mice from wanting to enter your home, store your pet's food in a container that mice can't get into. You'll also want to do the same for your food.

Limit hiding space: When mice enter your home, they will find various places to hide out and keep warm when they are not looking for food. Head to your basement and attic and rearrange your boxes so they are not on the floor. If you have boxes anywhere else then you will want to do the same. Mice can easily chew holes in boxes, so it best to keep them out of reach.

Clean your yard: Clutter in your yard will attract mice and ultimately lead them one step closer to your home. When they get closer, they will probably try to get in and find food and a temporary shelter for the fall and winter. Clean up outdoor kitchens and patio areas, mow the lawn, rake leaves and do anything else that will keep your yard neat and mice away from your

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